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Kings hope for crowd to carry them in Game 7 vs. Warriors

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 15:52:00 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — His team huddled up before taking the floor, Harrison Barnes hollered a message to the Kings with their special season on the line: “Leave it all on the floor and take this series back to Sac!”With spectacular performances on both ends against Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors, the Kings are going home to Sacramento for Game 7 against the defending champions.Malik Monk can only imagine what a winner-take-all showdown might be like with a chance to extend this long-awaited playoff run as all those supporters try to will their Kings into the second round. For Curry and Co., there’s no imagining necessary — they know what hostile road environments feel like for elimination games, having been there so many times over the past decade on the way to four titles.“Man, I never been to Game 7, so I don’t know. I don’t know what to expect,” Monk said. “I just know I’m going to go out there and play 110 percent, give it my all, and continue to do what I’ve b...

Rangers ace deGrom evaluated for tightness around wrist

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 15:52:00 GMT

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Texas Rangers ace Jacob deGrom underwent tests Saturday after early exits in two of his last three starts because of tightness in his lower right forearm near his wrist. Rangers manager Bruce Bochy said the “same thing cramped up on him again” on Friday night, when deGrom left his start against the New York Yankees with two outs in the fourth inning. That came 11 days after he exited at Kansas City following four hitless innings. Bochy said before Saturday night’s game that the team was still waiting for the results of the ongoing evaluations on the two-time National League Cy Young Award winner, who as a free agent last December signed a $185 million, five-year contract with Texas. “We’ll just wait to hear what the doctors say and we’ll find out if he needs time or not,” Bochy said. “Obviously, we’re being optimistic having gone through this a little already with him.”Texas has won all six games started by deGrom (2-0), but he has been limited to 30 1/...

Lauderhill man hospitalized after apartment break-in leads to shooting

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 15:52:00 GMT

Rescue crews took a Lauderhill man to the hospital after, police said, he was shot inside his home during a break-in.According to Lauderhill Police, armed subjects forced their way into the victim’s apartment, located near Northwest 19th Street and 43rd Avenue, Saturday morning.Investigators said the perpetrators attacked three people inside the home before they opened fire, striking the victim, and fled the scene.At around 10:40 a.m., responding officers found the victim in a bedroom suffering from apparent gunshot wounds.Paramedics transported him to Broward Health Medical Center in Fort Lauderdale in serious condition.Detectives are attempting to determine a motive.If you have any information on this home invasion and shooting or the subjects’ whereabouts, call Lauderhill Police at 954-497-4700 or Broward County Crime Stoppers at 954-493-TIPS. Remember, you can always remain anonymous, and you may be eligible for a reward of up to $5,000.

Investigators ask for tips after remains of fetus or infant found in Rochester recycling facility

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 15:52:00 GMT

Authorities are turning to the public for help after the remains of either a fetus or a newborn were found at a regional recycling facility in Rochester, Cape and Islands District Attorney Robert Galibois said Friday. The DA said the remains were found Thursday. State police announced Saturday that the facility was Zero Waste Solutions at 50 Cranberry Highway.In his announcement, the DA said the infant’s mother “may live on, have ties to, or recently traveled to Martha’s Vineyard.” The trash receptacle with the remains came from Martha’s Vineyard.The DA asked for the public’s help identifying the remains, asking anyone with information to contact investigators at 508-790-5799.This is a developing story; stay with 7NEWS on-air and online for the latest updates.

Police investigating Mansfield crash that left 1 dead, 2 injured

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 15:52:00 GMT

State police are investigating an early morning crash in Mansfield on Saturday that left one person dead and two others hospitalized.Troopers responding to a reported two-car crash near Exit 27 on Route 495 around 2:50 a.m. found damaged vehicles off the roadway, according to state police.One person was pronounced dead at the scene. Two others were taken to area hospitals with undisclosed injuries.No additional information was immediately available.This is a developing news story; stay with 7NEWS on-air and online for the latest details.

Hingham HS freshman sports on the block as voters decide on increasing taxes

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 15:52:00 GMT

Freshman sports are on the line in Hingham as town leaders work to cover a $6 million deficit and voters were weighing in on the situation on Saturday.One of the proposals to bridge the gap includes cutting freshman sports altogether.Residents could be seen heading to the high school to cast their votes.During a town hall meeting on Monday, residents voted to pay higher taxes to maintain freshman sports and keep dozens of police and fire jobs that were set to be eliminated.When voters agreed to an operational override to increase taxes, the decision was put on the ballot.Voting ends at 8 p.m.Stay with 7NEWS on-air and online for the latest details.

Cambridge residents, officials hope Memorial Drive will reopen to pedestrians, cyclists all weekend

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 15:52:00 GMT

Cambridge residents and leaders are hoping a change in leadership at the state Department of Conservation and Recreation will lead to Memorial Drive reopening all weekend for pedestrians and cyclists.Brian Arrigo, former mayor of the city of Revere, took over as DCR commissioner on April 24, just weeks after the agency decided to limit access to Cambridge’s popular recreational opportunity to just Sundays.Residents and those visiting the city had been allowed to stroll along the extended Riverbend Park, next to the Charles River, on Saturdays and Sundays the past few years, but the DCR has reverted back to the schedule that had been in place before the pandemic.A state law, enacted in 1985, mandated the opening of Riverbend Park and the closing of Memorial Drive from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., the last Sunday of April through the second Sunday of November every year.“I’m really hoping this is the first thing (Arrigo) revisits,” said Christopher Cassa, a member of the steering committee for ...

Dolphins take college WR who will play TE, offensive tackle on Day 3 of NFL draft

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 15:52:00 GMT

On Day 3 of the NFL draft, the Miami Dolphins finally selected a tight end — sort of — and an offensive tackle.The long wait for the Dolphins’ first pick Saturday finally concluded when the team took Stanford pass-catcher Elijah Higgins with their sixth-round selection, pick No. 197, which was 113 picks after their previous draftee Friday. Later Saturday, Miami snagged Michigan offensive tackle Ryan Hayes.Higgins (6 foot 3, 235 pounds) was a big college receiver at Stanford, but he has the size to translate to tight end in the NFL. And the Dolphins plan to use him that way.Higgins said he mostly communicated with Miami tight ends coach Jon Embree in the pre-draft process. He said it will be a transition after primarily playing as a slot receiver in college.In 2022, Higgins had 59 receptions for 704 yards and two touchdowns after becoming a focal point in the Cardinal offense as a junior in 2021 when he made 45 catches for 500 yards and four touchdowns.Higgins is to...

Chicago Bears in the 2023 NFL draft: RB Roschon Johnson and WR Tyler Scott headline Day 3 additions

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 15:52:00 GMT

Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Poles is off and running with his draft weekend to-do list, looking to improve a last-place roster and accelerate the team’s return toward playoff contention.In a demanding and busy offseason, Poles has expressed eagerness to do his heaviest lifting through the draft. That process began in Thursday night’s first round and will continue through Saturday evening.Bears remaining picks in 2023 NFL draftRound 7: Nos. 218 and 258As Poles and the Bears navigate the weekend, we will offer you a comprehensive look at each of the players the team selects.Catch up on our draft coverageBears trade down again and select Tennessee offensive tackle Darnell Wright with the No. 10 pick in the NFL draftColumn: Drafting Darnell Wright the latest item on the checklist so the Bears can better evaluate Justin FieldsDay 2 of NFL draft: Chicago Bears GM Ryan Poles hits the defense with pair of DTs and CB Tyrique StevensonColumn: After passing on Jalen Carter, ...

More than 600 days without a contract, Westwood fire union takes to the streets

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 15:52:00 GMT

Contract disputes between town officials and fire unions are becoming increasingly common across the Bay State, but an attorney says she finds an ongoing dilemma in Westwood particularly unique.The fire union in the suburban town has been without a contract for more than 660 days, the longest such battle across Greater Boston, said attorney Leah Barrault, managing partner of Milton-based Barrault and Associates.“This is very unusual and very personal,” said Barrault, whose firm represents fire unions across Massachusetts and New England. Very few other unions in the state are over 500 days without a contract, she added.Barrault and other supporters joined members of the Westwood fire union on the picket line Saturday, the third straight day firefighters have held signs describing how the department is “understaffed,” “underpaid,” “undermined” and “undervalued.” Other messages of support can be seen throughout town.Saturday marked day 6...